Fullerton College offers students enrolled in K-12 the opportunity to enroll in advanced scholastic or vocational work as Special Admit Students. Enrollment is for “advanced scholastic or vocational work” and NOT for pre-college level math, English and reading courses offered by local high schools.
Mrs Prindables is offering a scholarship opportunity for incoming or current college students majoring in education. Whether an incoming freshman or current student majoring in education, all are encouraged to apply for this $1,000 scholarship.
Future Problem Solving of California is an Affiliate of Future Problem Solving Program International [http://www.fpspi.org], an educational nonprofit focusing on the development of critical, creative and futuristic thinking skills.
Although FPS enhances students’ awareness of current issues, the main goal is to develop higher order thinking skills. By challenging students to apply their minds to some of the most significant issues facing the world of today and in the future, we help equip them with the vision, skills and tools to design and promote positive outcomes for society at local, regional and global scales.
FPSPI is a dynamic international program involving thousands of students annually from around the world. Developed in 1974 by creativity pioneer Dr. E. Paul Torrance, Future Problem Solving (FPS) provides competitive and non-competitive components for today’s curriculum via a six-step model which teaches critical and creative thinking, problem solving, and decision making.
Futuros Radiantes/Bright Futures is Discovery Cube’s award-winning, successful, Early Learners program designed for low-income parents of children six and under to help their children become school ready, develop their complex language and reading skills in English and Spanish, understand number sense, and incorporate science-thinking skills. By increasing parents’ understanding of how young children learn, they will be better equipped to help their children be developmentally ready to learn and better prepared to succeed in school and life. The parent-only model is designed for parents to learn how to engage with and teach their children reading and STEM skills at home.
The Research Scholar Program for High School Students offers the opportunity for high school teachers and students to perform research on the forefronts of polymer science and technology together with Garcia faculty and staff. The goal of the Garcia pre-college programs is to convey to young students and their teachers the excitement of polymer materials research, to suggest possible career options, and to provide the opportunity to use polymer science to enhance the regular science teaching curriculum.
Gifted and Talented Education or GATE is a division of University Outreach and Engagement at Michigan State University. The mission of the GATE office is to provide educational experiences that allow gifted students to develop intellectually, to cultivate social relationships, and to expand their understanding of the world. They offer academic year and summer programs, as well as dual enrollment opportunities for high school students.
The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) program, established in 1999, is a 1.6 billion dollar initiative funded by grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The goal of the GMS program is to promote academic excellence and to provide an opportunity for outstanding minority students with significant financial need to reach their highest potential by reducing financial barriers for African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American and Hispanic American students with high academic and leadership promise who have significant financial need; increasing the representation of these target groups in the disciplines of computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health and the sciences, where these groups are severely underrepresented; developing a diversified cadre of future leaders for America by facilitating successful completion of bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees; and providing seamless support from undergraduate through doctoral programs for students selected as Gates Millennium Scholars entering target disciplines.
Honoring the legacy and character of our nation’s 40th President, the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program rewards college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education. Each year, the Program selects numerous recipients to receive a $10,000 scholarship renewable for up to an additional three years – up to $40,000 total per recipient. Awards are for undergraduate study and may be used for education-related expenses, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, and board. In addition, Scholars are invited to participate in a special awards program.
The Office of Gifted and Talented Education provides learning environments which foster personal and social responsibility, multi-cultural competence, and technical communication skills for citizenship in the global environment of the 21st Century. They design and deliver rigorous and relevant curriculum to students in grades K-12 to address their academic and intellectual needs. Additionally, the Atlanta GATE program offers a variety of resources, enrichment, and internships for gifted students.
The Gifted and Talented Enrichment program is available to middle school through high school students. Students come to the university campus and participate in the enrichment classes, typically in the 9am-1pm time frame. Classes are offered in a variety of subject areas so students can explore topics that interest them most.
Howard County Public School System offers an intern program for college bound 11th and 12th graders in which students design an original research study or creative production in a self-selected area of interest, applying knowledge and skills learned in the classroom in a professional environment. The program culminates in the presentation of the research or creative production to an authentic audience.
The Gifted and Talented Plus Children’s Summer Program provide courses designed to challenge the intellectual and creative abilities of children entering grades 1–8 in the fall.
Gifted Atlanta is an online resource for the gifted community in Atlanta, Georgia. They provide information about gifted education, enrichment, summer programs, early college, and gifted advocacy in the Atlanta area.
The Gifted Education Resource Institute (GERI) at Purdue University is an innovative center dedicated to the discovery, study, and development of human potential. The mission of GERI is holistic development of giftedness, creativity, and talents among individuals throughout their life span through enrichment programs for gifted youth; graduate programs for future scholars and leaders; professional development and coursework for educators of gifted; and cutting-edge research in psychology and education related to giftedness, creativity, and talent development.
GM4K is New York State’s premiere service for gifted and twice-exceptional learners, delivered by Dr. Susan Paynter, child advocate, award-winning educator, and nationally recognized expert on gifted learners. GM4K offers learning assessment and support, enrichment, seminars and workshops, and more.
